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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1933
Page
1
A Trans-Pecos column surveys local flora especially black locust trees in pine areas blooming richly, notes the harsh climate and water use benefits. It mentions a 125000 dollar US cavalry horse and breeding fund, Bart Thomason, Fort Davis goats story, Pecos headlines including a 700 dollar theft, and border patrol sentiment.
Four people were injured when a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colvin Eugene Cartledge and a Sul Ross student struck a dug ditch in the Mexican section. Mrs. Colvin suffered a brain concussion and fractures but was improving. The car then hit a yard and struck a Mexican child. all occupants survived with varying injuries.
The Mask and Slipper Dramatic Club will stage The Merchant of Venice in Sul Ross auditorium on April 18. Lead roles include Lucile Watson as Portia Eldon McGonagill as Bassanio and George Skevington as Shylock. The production features new scenery authentic costumes and added lighting. Tea service between acts three and four is planned, with touring to Port Stockton and Fort Daria as part of the push.
About 100 delegates from thirteen counties attended the district PTA conference in Van Horn. State president Mrs. A F Wood of Athens presided. Dr A M Sampley of Sul Ross spoke on safeguarding the mental health of the child and Mrs J C Coleman discussed the characteristics of the progressive home and school. Alpine attendees included Mesdames Whiteside Robinson Newman Engle Crawford Coleman and the Sampleys.
R W Arnold named to fill the late Pred Clark’s unexpired term as commissioner of precinct No 3 at Marathon. He qualified and joined the board in the afternoon session amid 11 applicants. The board passed a resolution mourning Pred Clark. A school trustee election canvass followed naming John Perkins W A Cooper W M Waters A Davis and Mrs Norma Giles among others.
A Brewster engineer embarks on a trip to South America after a visit to Chi Commandery Knights Templar. The event follows annual Easter services at Alpine and includes a Masons’ picnic dinner for visiting brethren.
The annual Interscholastic League meet for district No 17 opened at Sul Ross College with about 700 visitors and 300 contestants. Tennis preliminaries were on the campus courts, with finals this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Declamation and debate preliminaries start at 2 this afternoon, followed by a musical program in the college auditorium. Track and field events are set for tomorrow at Jackson Field. Schools from 15 counties participate, with J C Coleman of Sul Ross directing. District reps include Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Winkler, and Ward.
The Rio Grande farm event showcases preservation practices for meat and vegetables with emphasis on canning. Speakers discuss costs, equipment, and the value of canning for home and community use, noting standards from officials and practical tips for safe processing.
A pair of mountain sheep horns found in the Glass mountains near Alpine by Oz Cleveland were mounted on Ed Nevill's cafe wall, now temporarily closed. Nevill recalls a flock in 1882 between the Glasses and Davie range as tourism ares grow with Brewster county roads.
Castalon April 12 residents praise the new river road built after last September floods destroyed the old route near Castalon and the Johnson ranch. Financed partly by Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds the county opened a mountain route that makes the river path passable to the Johnson ranch area. Visitors are advised to use the Maratiyo to Hot Springs road for access below the Johnson ranch.
A column called Barter in The Avalanche offered items for trade. Rev. David J. Murray, customer No 1, placed an ad and traded for cash within a day. Patrons are invited to bring items and 25 cents to try for a deal.
W E Anderson, former Alpine resident, was re elected mayor of Mc Camey in last week’s election. He has held the office for some time and was unopposed. Anderson runs a wholesale grocery in the office field town.
Lt. TV Hicks commands 12th Observation Squadron on a test flight of the U.S. Army O-27 over the Rio Grande. Lt. W Kennedy and La. J Bi pone assist, with Col. Longnecker and Lt Foster from headquarters observing. They landed at Marfa Presidio Study Butte Johnson Ranch and San Vicente.
Ex county school superintendent Judge R B Slight highlights provisions of state school laws. A teacher or principal not holding a valid certificate shall not be paid for services before a valid certificate is granted, except where exemptions apply. Candidates for teaching in independent districts must present certificates to the county superintendent before contracts become valid.
Marathon resident Fred Clark aged 72 and four months died at his home in Marathon at 1:30 am April 1. A longtime civic figure born in Rochester New York in 1860, he worked as a civil engineer in El Paso and Old Mexico before settling in Marathon in 1888 with the Southern Pacific. He later led J. J. Hess & Bro mercantile firm and then helped organize the Marathon State Bank, serving as cashier and head until retirement two years ago due to ill health. Survived by four children, his wife predeceased him. He was a member of Marathon Baptist Church and the Masonic Blue Lodge Alpine and Woodmen of the World. Continued on Last Page.
Pre Easter revival meeting at the Methodist church ends tonight with a pageant The Challenge of the Cross directed by Miss Merle Smith and assistance from other young women A midday service from 12 to 1 pm features Christ's agony on the cross and seven sayings discussed by local pastors Alpine residents urged to attend final services
An impressive Easter cantata titled Eastertide will be presented by the combined choirs of Alpine and Marfa Methodist churches at the local Methodist church Sunday evening at eight. Miss Franken Mitchell will direct. The public is invited to attend.
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